Can't scroll when element blocked by file explorer

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I’m trying to upload multiple files from a huge folder, and there’s a limit of 20 files each time, so I have to use click activity to select each file one by one when uploading.
I used a mouse scroll activity and even a get attribute activity to locate the elements and know when to scroll.
Everything works fine, however, somehow the bot can always see an extra row from the file explorer window.

For example, there’s file 1~20. I may only be able to see file 1~19, and file 20 is blocked by the search bar where you type file name.
Even though I set both activities’ element visibility to visible, somehow they always “see” file 20, and therefore will not scroll.
But the click activity won’t be able to click the file because it’s blocked. (I can only use hardware events)
What can I do?

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@bamboojoanne

Ideally when you multi select the files in the filename field the names would be populated with comma separation..instead of you selecting you can type the names with comma separation tht way multiple would be selected

Cheers

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It is too long, i can’t fit all 20 files’ name in the search file bar

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@bamboojoanne

When you are able to select you should be able to fit it as well..because when you select it automatically updates name in the field as well

Also why not window messages?

Cheers

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@bamboojoanne

Before going to the automation, did you tried by manual upload how exactly doing by the automation.

check what are the differences between those manual and bot.

and try using click text instead click activity.

Or you can use hot keys as well from that folder
you can hold and click on shift + down arrow based on limit

try these methods

Happy automation!!